Statement: Family Separation is Child Abuse
| June 19, 2018 |
In May, the Trump administration issued a zero-tolerance policy for families crossing the U.S. border. According to a recent report, 1,887 new children are …
Children’s Week 2018
| May 17, 2018 |
Children’s Week is a seven-day call to action, bringing attention to key issues faced by children in America. Starting on June 10, we will …
Congressional Testimony: Comments on the Discussion Draft to Reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
| May 15, 2018 |
First Focus is a bipartisan children’s advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families a priority in federal policy and budget decisions. Our organization …
The Harmful Consequences of Work Requirements and Other Obstacles on Children and Families
| May 14, 2018 |
MAY 14, 2018—Each year, effective federal programs give parents the power to provide their children with affordable healthcare, nutritious food, stable housing, and early …
Letter to Congress: Limiting Access to Housing Assistance Hurts Families and Children
| May 7, 2018 |
Access to housing assistance remains extremely limited—only one in four families who are eligible for rent assistance in the United States receive it. First …